Girl Power Bars – Granola Bars for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails!

Ok, so my bathroom counter literally looks like a really bad “Buy One Get One Free” sale in the cosmetics section at Walgreens.

Hoarders would beg me for an episode if they took two steps toward my sink.

There is eye shadow from I swear to God.. at least 5 years ago… moisturizer for oily skin… moisturizer for dry skin… moisturizer for the wrinkles I don’t have but that Lancome has promised me I will within the year… body lotions… hair gels… hair conditioners… and more!

I run myself through the latest fads in beauty care but the number one thing that is always guaranteed to work is….goodnutrition. But really guys! If you’re wondering why your hair is breaking or your skin is looking a little dull, think about what you’re doing every day. Late night work events? Running through the drive-thru at 5am trying to beat rush hour?? It all adds up and takes a toll on not just how we feel, but how our pretty little faces look too :)

Life is unavoidable, we get busy and shortcuts are a must – which is why I enlisted the help of my BFF and resident dietitian, Ashley, to help me come up with a quick and delicious (seriously I’ve already had two of these today while taking their pics…) recipe that packs all the essential nutrients we need for strong and glowing hair, skin, and nails.

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Thanks Connie! Haha glad I’m not the only one too… I got a little embarrassed after I posted this recipe this morning and actually tried (kind of.. ) to organize my horrible counter! Its a lost cause.. :)

These look great! Thank you so much for posting these. I’ve long wanted a homemade granola bar recipe that didn’t use marshmallows to get them to “stick” together. LOVE this and will for sure be making some this weekend.

Aw thanks Tammie! Let me know how you like them! I love the texture with the puffed cereal :) And marshmallows are sooo good with rice crispy treats, but definitely too much sugar for a healthy snack! Nut butters, maple syrup, and honey usually all do the trick to get them to stick!

Ooooh those bars look great! I’m a big fan of making granola/protein bars instead of buying-so much better for you! And…yeah…I know I still have some makeup from like…at least high school if not middle school. And I have wrinkle cream (admittedly it was free, as payment for a commercial I shot)…but yeah..can never be too careful!

My favorite is when people ask me if it works and I”m like “um….so far so good? I didn’t have any before so…?”

Hahahaa true. Luckily this stuff are 2 full sized containers of anti-aging cream. Considering that commercial has been airing on investigation Discovery that’s the least I deserved! :P (ok…they also paid me like $100…but still not enough!) lol

You and Ashley are so young and beautiful that you shouldn’t have to worry about using all those products! Me, on the other hand, am old enough to be your mom and will start downing these bars as soon as I can make them :) They look delish!

These sound amazing and I definitely could use a little extra boost for my skin and hair (yikes, learning to curl my hair has not been good for it). I’m loving the results of your collab with Ashley! Keep up the good work!!

Hi Erin! Great question – yes, ground flaxseed is much easier for our bodies to digest, whole flaxseeds tend to pass through.. whole… which means we aren’t able to absorb all of the nutrients, I’ve used both with this recipe, it depends on whatever I have on hand at home :)

Thanks! I keep whole flaxseed and then grind it with a spice grinder as I use it, so I wasn’t sure which to do! I used ground flaxseed and natural peanut butter instead of almond butter (because I had it on hand). These are the most delicious granola bars! They will definitely become a staple in my house!

I LOVE the flavor of these, but I can’t get them to stay together in bars. They are just a crumble when I try to take them out of the pan. The only substitution I’ve made is using maple syrup in place of honey. Could that be enough to make this difference?

It might Jill, the honey is definitely a bit more tacky then the maple syrup. If you really want the maple syrup flavor maybe try using half honey and half maple syrup and see if that helps? Also, after you make them, make sure to store in the refrigerate so they stay firmer longer :) Hope this helps!